Platelet Disorder Support Association

Join Us:

Become a Member

Support Us:

Make a Donation
    Remember Me     Forgot Login?   Sign up   •  Web site Help & Info
!!! DISCUSSION GROUP RULES !!!

1. You must be a registered website user in order to post and comment. Guests may read only.
2. Be kind and helpful, not rude and cynical.
3. Don't advertise or promote anything. You will be banned from the group.
4. Report problems to the moderators. THANK YOU!

Disability with ITP?

More
9 years 9 months ago - 9 years 9 months ago #52500 by VanessaG0214
Disability with ITP? was created by VanessaG0214
Can I get disability benefits with ITP? Is anyone on here with ITP on Disability? Working makes me super tired. I am also a mom to two young children and I just find it hard to keep up! Work days are so hard for me. I really struggle to make it through the week. My family needs the extra income, but I feel like it really affects my health and helping me heal. I've worked since I was 14 years old. I just feel like at this time I deserve a break for my own healing process. I haven't discussed it with my doctor... But just wanted to know if ITP would even qualify for Disability Benefits....
  • Sandi
  • Offline
  • Sandi Forum Moderator Diagnosed in 1998, currently in remission. Diagnosed with Lupus in 2006. Last Count - 344k - 6-9-18
More
9 years 9 months ago #52502 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic Disability with ITP?
Vanessa:

Getting disability for ITP is very difficult. Here are the criteria:

www.disability-benefits-help.org/disabling-conditions/chronic-thrombocytopenia-and-social-security-disability

I know what you are going through. I worked full-time with 3 kids while I went through it for years. It is no picnic. I know it's very hard right now, but it does get better. Maybe you could take a leave of absence or cut your hours back in the meantime?
9 years 9 months ago #52508 by
Replied by on topic Disability with ITP?
Actually Vanessa you sound like a lot of working mothers, with or without ITP, with children & a husband & a house. I don't think they would give you disability for the reasons you just mentioned.
  • mrsb04
  • Offline
  • ITP since 2014. Retired nurse. My belief is empower patients to be involved as much as possible in their care. Read, read, read & ALWAYS question medics about the evidence base they use.
More
9 years 9 months ago #52509 by mrsb04
Replied by mrsb04 on topic Disability with ITP?
No benefits for ITP in the UK
Platelet Disorder Support Association

Donate

About

Stay Informed

Follow Us

IMPORTANT!

The Platelet Disorder Support Association does not provide medical advice or endorse any medication, vitamins or herbs. The information contained herein is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice and is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment, discontinuing an existing treatment and to discuss any questions you may have regarding your unique medical condition.


Platelet Disorder Support Association
8751 Brecksville Road, Suite 150, Cleveland, Ohio 44141
Phone: 1-87-PLATELET | 877-528-3538 (toll free) | or 440-746-9003
E-mail: pdsa@pdsa.org


© Copyright 1997 - 2025, Platelet Disorder Support Association. All rights reserved.
The Platelet Disorder Support Association is a 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.


Privacy Policy and Terms of Use